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Early Business Lessons
- As a child, Brian Scudamore demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by starting a car wash business.
- He learned about price wars and marketing by undercutting his neighbor's prices and employing friends to attract customers.
School Challenges and Admission
- Brian Scudamore struggled with traditional schooling due to ADD, hindering his learning through books.
- Despite failing grades and not graduating high school, he gained admission to college.
Birth of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
- To fund his college education, Scudamore started a junk removal business after being inspired by a beat-up pickup truck.
- He bought a truck for $700, painted his phone number on it, and named his company "The Rubbish Boys."